North Dakota Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in North Dakota. Find state and local tax rates.
Updated May 2026Calculate Sales Tax in North Dakota
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Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$106.96
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
5.00%$5.00
Local Tax
1.96%$1.96
Total Tax
$6.96
Effective Tax Rate6.96%
5.00%
State Rate
6.96%
Avg Combined
Yes
Local Tax
No
Grocery Taxed
North Dakota Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
5.00%
Avg. Local Rate
1.96%
Combined Rate
6.96%
Local rates vary by city and county. The combined rate shown uses the statewide average local rate.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in North Dakota
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.74 | $26.74 |
| $100.00 | $6.96 | $106.96 |
| $500.00 | $34.80 | $534.80 |
| $1,000.00 | $69.60 | $1,069.60 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 6.96%.
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Cities in North Dakota
Fargo Bismarck Grand Forks Minot West Fargo Williston Dickinson Mandan Jamestown Wahpeton Devils Lake Valley City Watford City Minot AFB Lincoln Grafton Horace Beulah New Town Rugby Casselton Stanley Hazen Lisbon Tioga Bottineau Carrington Grand Forks AFB Langdon Mayville Oakes Harvey Hillsboro Belcourt Bowman Garrison Park River New Rockford Surrey Mapleton Washburn Burlington Larimore Cavalier Rolla Fort Totten Shell Valley Ellendale Cando Thompson
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